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Relational Factors and HIV Testing Practices: Qualitative Insights from Urban Refugee Youth in Kampala, Uganda.
Logie, Carmen H; Okumu, Moses; Latif, Maya; Parker, Samantha; Hakiza, Robert; Kibuuka Musoke, Daniel; Mwima, Simon; Batte, Shamilah; Kyambadde, Peter.
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  • Logie CH; Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, 246 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1V4, Canada. carmen.logie@utoronto.ca.
  • Okumu M; United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, ON, Canada. carmen.logie@utoronto.ca.
  • Latif M; Centre for Gender &, Sexual Health Equity, Vancouver, BC, Canada. carmen.logie@utoronto.ca.
  • Parker S; School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA.
  • Hakiza R; Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, 246 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1V4, Canada.
  • Kibuuka Musoke D; Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, 246 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1V4, Canada.
  • Mwima S; Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID), Kampala, Uganda.
  • Batte S; International Research Consortium, Kampala, Uganda.
  • Kyambadde P; School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA.
AIDS Behav ; 26(7): 2191-2202, 2022 Jul.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35098391
Despite the global phenomenon of refugee urbanization, little is known of relational contexts that shape HIV testing among urban refugee youth. We explored perspectives, experiences, and preferences for social support in HIV testing among refugee youth aged 16-24 in Kampala, Uganda. We conducted five focus groups with refugee youth (n = 44) and five in-depth key informant interviews. Participant narratives signaled relational contexts shaping HIV testing included informal sources (intimate partners and family members) and formal sources (peer educators and professionals). There was heterogeneity in perspectives based on relationship dynamics. While some felt empowered to test with partners, others feared negative relationship consequences. Participant narratives reflected kinship ties that could facilitate testing with family, while others feared coercion and judgment. Peer support was widely accepted. Professional support was key for HIV testing as well as conflict-related trauma. Findings emphasize bonding and bridging social capital as salient components of enabling HIV testing environments.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Refugiados / Infecções por HIV Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Refugiados / Infecções por HIV Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article